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Frank Roberts (soldier) (1888-1918)

25 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

Frank Roberts (Australian soldier, World War One)

Francis William Roberts, known as Frank, was born in South Melbourne in 1888. His parents were John Garibaldi Roberts and Roberta Margaret Roberts (née Dickson). He had two younger siblings — a sister, Gwen Dickson Roberts (born 1891, who was given her mother’s maiden name as her … [Read more...] about Frank Roberts (soldier) (1888-1918)

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Richard Yeoman

10 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

Richard Yeoman (1856-1914)

Richard Yeoman (1856-1914) was a leading commercial photographer, who ran a photography business in Melbourne (Victoria) in the late 19th Century and early 20th Century. Like other commercial photographers in the mid to late 19th Century, he made cartes de visite (photographic … [Read more...] about Richard Yeoman

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Thomas Kennedy

6 March 2023 · Leave a Comment

Swearing Allegiance to the Southern Cross (Eureka Rebellion)

Thomas Kennedy (1817-1859) was a miner, who had a minor role in the events of the Eureka Rebellion of 1854. Kennedy was born in Ayreshire, Scotland, in approximately 1817 (his exact date of birth is unknown).[1] Along with many others, who were seeking a fortune in gold, he … [Read more...] about Thomas Kennedy

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Una Shaw

17 April 2021 · Leave a Comment

Una Yeatman Shaw (1900-1970) was an Australian poet from Singleton (north-west of Newcastle, NSW). Her poetry was published in various newspapers and periodicals, including The Australian Woman’s Mirror and the monthly poetry magazine Birth: A Little Journal of Australian … [Read more...] about Una Shaw

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P. I. O’Leary

12 April 2021 · Leave a Comment

Patrick Ignatius Davitt O’Leary was a journalist and poet. He wrote articles, and some poetry, for several publications, and became widely known for his writings in The Advocate (Melbourne), especially on the subject of Australian literature. His work was often signed “P. I. … [Read more...] about P. I. O’Leary

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John Le Gay Brereton

2 April 2021 · Leave a Comment

John Le Gay Brereton (junior), known to his friends as “Jack”, was an author, poet, literary critic, and scholar. He was considered to be a leading scholar on Elizabethan literature. He was born in Sydney (NSW), on 2 September 1871. His parents were John Le Gay Brereton … [Read more...] about John Le Gay Brereton

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Ethel Turner

19 March 2021 · Leave a Comment

Ethel Turner was an author and poet, especially known as a writer of novels for children and young adults. Her most famous book is undoubtedly Seven Little Australians (1894). Ethel was born in Balby (Yorkshire, England), on 24 January 1870. She was the second child of Bennett … [Read more...] about Ethel Turner

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William Baylebridge

12 March 2021 · 1 Comment

William Baylebridge was an author, poet, and philosopher. He was regarded as one of the leading Australian writers of his time. Baylebridge was born Charles William Blocksidge in East Brisbane, Queensland, on 12 December 1883. He was the son of George Henry Blocksidge (a real … [Read more...] about William Baylebridge

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Norman L. Beurle

12 May 2019 · Leave a Comment

Norman Louis Beurle was a Baptist Church minister and poet. His poems, often with a religious tint, were published in various Australian newspapers, including The Australasian, The Herald, and The Weekly Times. Norman L. Beurle was born in South Yarra (Melbourne, Victoria) in … [Read more...] about Norman L. Beurle

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W. T. Goodge

20 April 2019 · Leave a Comment

William Thomas Goodge was a poet, author, journalist, and newspaper editor. He wrote topical poetry and humorous verse, as well as articles and short stories. He was particularly well-known in Orange (NSW), where he lived for many years, and where he worked as the editor of one … [Read more...] about W. T. Goodge

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Erle Cox

31 May 2018 · Leave a Comment

Erle Cox was born in Emerald Hill (South Melbourne, Vic.), on 15 August 1873. He worked in the wine-growing industry in Rutherglen (Vic.), then moved to Tasmania and became a Launceston-based travelling tobacco sales representative. He married Mary Ellen Kilborn on 24 December … [Read more...] about Erle Cox

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L. E. Homfray

27 February 2017 · Leave a Comment

Lucy Everett Homfray (1873-1951) was an Australian poet and author. Many of her poems had a patriotic or religious bent. Although only a minor poet, she had a significant number of pieces published.[1] She was born in Woolloomooloo, New South Wales, on 20 May 1873. Her parents … [Read more...] about L. E. Homfray

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Jack Moses

26 October 2015 · Leave a Comment

Jack Moses posing with some kangaroos and emus

John Moses (1861-1945), commonly known as “Jack”, was an author, poet, entertainer, and wine salesman. He is best known as the author of the famous poem “Nine Miles from Gundagai”. He was born in George Street, Sydney (New South Wales), on 12 January 1861. As his name … [Read more...] about Jack Moses

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E. J. Brady

12 March 2015 · Leave a Comment

Edwin James Brady was an author, editor, and poet. He wrote eighteen books and edited at least another two, as well as working as a newspaper journalist and editor. Brady was born in Carcoar, New South Wales, on 7 August 1869. Both his father (Edward John Brady, a mounted … [Read more...] about E. J. Brady

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P. R. Stephensen

18 April 2014 · Leave a Comment

Percy Reginald Stephensen (1901-1965) was an author, editor, publisher, and poet. He is regarded as a major figure in the push for Australian cultural nationalism, a reputation especially earned with the publication of his book, The Foundations of Culture in Australia (1936). He … [Read more...] about P. R. Stephensen

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A. G. Stephens

9 April 2014 · Leave a Comment

Alfred George Stephens, 1906

Alfred George Stephens was an editor and publisher, as well as being an author, literary critic, and poet. He is regarded as a major figure in Australia’s literary history, having encouraged a large number of Australian authors (including the editing and publishing of many of … [Read more...] about A. G. Stephens

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Bernard O’Dowd

28 January 2014 · Leave a Comment

Bernard O’Dowd was an Australian poet, born on 11 April 1866 at Beaufort, Victoria (north-west of Ballarat). O’Dowd had some of his early poetry published in the Ballarat Courier newspaper. He also contributed poetry to The Bulletin magazine. His poetical works were published … [Read more...] about Bernard O’Dowd

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Edwin Greenslade Murphy (“Dryblower”)

21 January 2014 · 2 Comments

[Editor: This article provides biographical information about Edwin Greenslade Murphy (“Dryblower”); for various works by him, click here.] Edwin Greenslade Murphy, who wrote under the name of “Dryblower”, was a popular author and poet, especially in the state of Western … [Read more...] about Edwin Greenslade Murphy (“Dryblower”)

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John Lynch

26 August 2013 · Leave a Comment

John Lynch was a surveyor, author, gold digger, and one of the leaders of the Eureka Rebellion at Ballarat in 1854. Lynch was born at Ennis, County Clare, Ireland, on 25 December 1828. He came to Australia in 1852 as part of the 1850s gold rush, arrived at Bendigo in March … [Read more...] about John Lynch

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Rex Ingamells

2 July 2013 · Leave a Comment

Reginald Charles Ingamells, known as Rex, was an author and poet, as well as being the founder of the Jindyworobak cultural movement, which promoted cultural Australianism, based in part upon Aboriginal themes and ties to the land. Rex Ingamells was born in Orroroo, South … [Read more...] about Rex Ingamells

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Agnes Louisa Storrie (Kettlewell)

28 April 2013 · Leave a Comment

Agnes Louisa Storrie was a poet, author, journalist and campaigner. She wrote poetry, articles, and short stories; and was a leading campaigner in the Wattle Day movement. Storrie was born in Glenelg, South Australia, on 23 August 1864. She was the sixth child of Scottish … [Read more...] about Agnes Louisa Storrie (Kettlewell)

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Philip Durham Lorimer

1 March 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article provides biographical information on Philip Durham Lorimer; for various works by him click here.] Philip Durham Lorimer was born in Madras, India, on 3 June 1843 to Scottish parents, Alexander Lorimer (a garrison assistant-surgeon) and Charlotte … [Read more...] about Philip Durham Lorimer

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Brian Cadd [music videos and biography]

5 October 2012 · 4 Comments

Brian Cadd (born in Perth, Western Australia, on 29 November 1946) was in two prominent Australian bands, The Groop (1966 to 1969) and Axiom (1969 to 1971), as well as having a successful solo career as a singer and songwriter. His main instrument of choice is piano or … [Read more...] about Brian Cadd [music videos and biography]

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Joseph Furphy

14 September 2012 · Leave a Comment

Joseph Furphy (1843-1912) was an author, poet, farmer, bullock-driver, and iron worker. He is best known as the author of the novel Such is Life: Being Certain Extracts From the Diary of Tom Collins (1903), which is widely regarded as a classic piece of Australian literature. He … [Read more...] about Joseph Furphy

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Menie Parkes

1 September 2012 · Leave a Comment

Clarinda Sarah Parkes, known as Menie, was an author and poet. She was born at sea, off Cape Howe, on the ship Strathfieldsaye, on 23 July 1839, just two days before her English immigrant parents arrived in Sydney, New South Wales. Her father was Henry Parkes, who, like Menie, … [Read more...] about Menie Parkes

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